Top Things to do in Jeju
10 Nature & Parks in Jeju That You Shouldn't Miss
Jeju is a hot tourist spot, booming with unique attractions. Romantic sunrises and sunsets, mild climate and beautiful sandy beaches make Jeju a popular honeymoon destination. Adventurers can hike to Baeknok Lake at the top of Mount Halla, South Korea’s highest peak. Keep an eye out for the “haenyeo,” female divers gathering fresh seafood, and the iconic “grandfather statues” displayed outside of many restaurants.
Restaurants in Jeju
1. Hamdeok Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 510 reviews
Reviewed By zincx09
The beach has beautiful, clear emerald waters (the pictures doesn’t do the place justice as its much better experienced in person), and a really nice cafe by the sea with good pastries. We got there by Bus 101 from CJU airport followed by a short walk. Near the beach there are tons of places to eat, such that you will be spoilt for choice. Easy to hail a taxi there too for those who wants to travel to their next location by cab. Parking lots available too for those who are driving. Highly recommend this place for beach and sea lovers and those who enjoy coffee by the sea.
2. Udo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,064 reviews
Reviewed By WPC1114 - Hong Kong, China
we went here early morning but already have a lot of visitor. The ferry very convenient, when you in ferry terminal, remember need to fill up a form (like immigration) total 2 sheets and need to keep it because need to check when you return. around 20 mins will be arrive. Udo is very big and beautiful Island, have a lot of local culture and you can spend at least half day to visit. Trips: Although have a lot of restaurants but the price have a little bit higher.
3. Jeolmul Natural Forest Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By KYHENG - Singapore, Singapore
Understand there are three courses here - 30 mins, 60 and 90. Basically it’s a very light forest with pine and a few other trees that I am not familiar with. You choose the course and just take your time to walk - the air is fresh, nobody speaks loudly. The path will meander through trees, laughing statues, water fountain, and more trees. Would definitely recommend coming this place for those who want to calm their nerves and leave the city behind. We took the 30 mins course and came out refreshed.
4. Bijarim Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 291 reviews
Reviewed By beauandmel - Singapore, Singapore
Carpark available. It was a lovely walk in the forest. Wear comfortable shoes and a light jacket. We went during autumn. I have sinus.. but minute we walked into the forest, my nose magically cleared up. The air was fresh and the sounds in the forest was beautiful. Wish i could record it. They have created a path to walk so its easy. No food allowed though. Took about an hour to walk.
5. Spirited Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 502 reviews
In 1968, Director Sung set on his project to turn a piece of deserted 'wasteland' at Jeoji-ri, Hanyoung-myon into something else. Thanks to his strenuous efforts and strong will, we now have the beautiful garden that represents the quintessence of Jeju. Consisting of 7 small gardens and auxiliary facilities, this Spirited Garden provides spaces where you can find peace of mind surrounded by waterfall, ponds, stone bridges as well as trees. All the garden trees, bunjaes, and stones allows you to relieve yourself from any everyday life burden and to take a respite to enjoy the beauty of the nature. High walls built in order to protect trees from strong winds became castles and the architectures built to house exhibitions and to serve convenience purposes now represent the beauty of the nature in Jeju. They are sure to provide people from around the world with chances to think of a new paradigm of life
Reviewed By jaineek2019 - South Korea, null
A beautiful and peaceful place where you get to enjoy the bonsai works of decades and think on life through each of their characteristic and how they were grown. Totally worth a visit and entrance fee! It was also a good experience we got to talk to the director who founded the garden! Much respect.
6. Hallasan Seongpanak
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 141 reviews
Reviewed By JDTS
There are several trails to various peaks of Hallasan. Travelling with family and limited time, we only hiked one of the shorter trails i.e. Eorimok. The 1.3 km trail begins where the car park is. From the car park, it is only a 300 meter hike uphill and you are at the top (the lower peak). Being December, there is already snow (or frost?) at the peak. Magical... Oh, and we took a public bus from Jeju bus terminal which costs us less than KRW 2,000 per person, and the park entrance is free. You only pay for parking if you drive there
7. Udo Island Lighthouse Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By PaulSiow - Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
We visited Udo Island in October 2016 and took the hop on hop off bus and got off at the first stop to climb up to the peak where the lighthouse was. The climb took about an hour and though there were steps and a well travelled path, it still required some physical effort. There were hardly any trees and you would be well advised to wear a hat and sun block. Wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes and bring plenty of drinking water. We climbed to the peak on a hot sunny day and had to stop a few times before we reached the lighthouse. The view was worth our effort. Then we climbed down to the surrounding park, which was basically grassland with minimal trees and hardly any shelter. There were lots of other tourists. We saw some horses grazing here and could see across to the mainland and sunrise peak as well as parts of Udo below. This is the most enjoyable part of UDO for us and highly recommended.
8. Sehwa Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By knraedavis - Seongnam, South Korea
Amazingly clean and beautiful beach surrounded by cute cafes. Accessible by the bus and safe for swimming and snorkeling.
9. Hyeopjae Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 467 reviews
Reviewed By stepme
We stayed at Seowipo, near to the seogwipo-si (former) intercity bus terminal and took bus 110 from Jungang Rotary bus stop to Jungmun Tourist Complex. The bus journey about 30 minutes and cost less than 2000won one way. The bus driver could provide change if needed. There was a TV screen at the front of the bus that will flash and announce the current and coming stop in english clearly (Although I did not see Jungmun Tourist Complex on the TV screen, therefore I used GPS to locate instead. You can press the bell to alight. For my other bus trip, the stops were announced correctly and was reliable). We actually stopped that Jungmun Tourist Complex to go the the Teddy bear museum and Cheonjeyeon Falls before proceeding to the beach. Just to note that the bus ride can be a nausea one as the driver usually travel at a high speed as there were many stops they need to embark on. We needed to change bus 702 (opposite the tourist infrmation counter) to Hyeojae beach. It cost 3300 won. The journey on the bus we great as you will pass by paddy field, wind mills and wild flower fields. You will see a beautiful beach 1st ( I think it is Geumneung Beach) but don’t get down, get down at Hyeopjae beach as the view is nicer (about 2 stops away). You can walk down the stretch later (There is a public toilet down the stretch if you need). The weather then (April 26) was 12 to 17 degree Celcius and remember to buy a jacket and windbreaker as it was very windy when we were there. We so blessed that the sky cleared up to reveal one of the most beautiful turquoise beaches I have been. The beach was wide and the colours of the water clear and blue. There are many café where you can buy a hot drink from. Noted that the café only allow you to use the toilet if you buy a drink (the receipt will print the password to get into the toilet). You can always use the public toilet. We decide to walk along the orange and blue ribbon trail (Jeju Olle Route 14) and it was one of the best trail for me. We complete only part of the the trail where we walk through the villages to the fishing port. The route will bring you to a serene path with light house and the wind mills. The the path became rocky nearing the windmills, and we decided to walk out through the rocky back alley of a shellfish place (away from the orange/blue ribbon) and landed at a bus stop. We took bus 702 back to seogwipo. It was a must go beach but only on a clear blue day where the magnificent of the beach will show up.
10. Jeju April 3rd Peace Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By thelonious22
Jeju 4-3 Peace Park educates visitors thoroughly about the Jeju 4-3 Incident which was really almost a genocide when Korean government and US military killed over 30,000 Jeju residents and tortured many more. With Korea on the brink of dividing into two, Jeju residents wrongly suspected of being Communists ended up being victims. The government didn't even go public about the incident until the late 1990's and only officially apologized in the 2000's. The museum describes the build up to the incident and depicts all the horrible details of what the Jeju residents went through. Having gone through grade school in the 1980's when the incident was not public knowledge, this was a very educational experience for me.
